Natural calcium for poultry

Premium oyster shell grit for stronger eggshells & healthier hens.

Premium oyster shell grit

A hen and rooster foraging on green pasture
Free-ranging flocks thrive on free-choice oyster shell grit.

for stronger eggshells & healthier hens.

BSF Organic Farms supplies clean, graded oyster shell grit — a slow-release natural calcium source that keeps laying hens in lay and shells hard. Available in coarse and fine grades, from a 500 g bag to bulk by the metric tonne.

100% natural oyster shell Washed & graded Backyard to commercial
2
Grades — coarse & fine
4
Pack sizes, backyard to bulk
~38%
Calcium, naturally
100%
Natural oyster shell

The difference it makes

Good grit is the cheapest insurance for your egg basket.

Stronger eggshells

A steady calcium supply means thicker, harder shells — fewer cracks, fewer losses, better birds at the nest box.

Healthier layers

Calcium-deficient hens pull it from their own bones. Free-choice oyster shell protects skeletal health and keeps them laying.

Better digestion

Coarser grit works in the gizzard to help grind feed, so birds get more from every mouthful of pellets and forage.

Our grades

Two grades, matched to your birds.

Same clean oyster shell — sized for the flock you keep. Not sure which? We'll help you choose when you enquire.

BSF Organic Farms Premium Oyster Shell Grit — 500 g and 1 kg resealable pouches and a 5 kg bucket
Premium oyster shell grit — packed in resealable 500 g & 1 kg pouches and a 5 kg bucket.
1.6–5 mm
Coarse

Coarse Grit

Chunky, slow-dissolving pieces that sit in the dish and in the gizzard — the longest-lasting calcium release and the strongest grinding action, sized for bigger birds.

Laying hensGeeseGuinea fowlPeacocksTurkeys
From $12.50
under 1.6 mm
Fine

Fine Grit

Small, easy-to-eat particles that can be offered free-choice or stirred through feed. Gentle enough for smaller birds, young stock and caged pet birds.

BantamsDucksQuailChicksBudgies & parrots
From $12.50
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For every bird in your yard

The right grit, whatever you keep.

From a heritage Australorp to a tiny Serama bantam — and the ducks, geese and quail in between — every laying bird needs calcium. Our two grades cover the whole flock, so you can feed one trusted source across the yard.

Heavy layers Bantams Ducks & geese Quail Point-of-lay pullets Heritage breeds

Pack sizes

From a few backyard hens to the whole shed.

Both grades available in every size. Bulk is sold by the metric tonne — contact us for a price.

500 g resealable pouch of BSF Organic oyster shell grit

500 g

Small pack
$12.50

Ideal for a few backyard hens, or to try a grade.

1 kg resealable pouch of BSF Organic oyster shell grit

1 kg

Standard pack
$20

The everyday size for an established backyard flock.

Best value
5 kg bucket of BSF Organic oyster shell grit

5 kg

Bucket
$75 · $15/kg

The best price per kilo — for bigger flocks and studs.

Bulk

By the metric tonne
Contact for price

For commercial farms & produce stores — enquire for a quote.

🚚 Shipped Australia-wide via Express Post — postage is calculated at checkout based on your delivery location. Bulk (per tonne) freight is quoted separately.

The science, simply

Why oyster shell beats plain limestone.

It's not just any calcium. The size and structure of oyster shell is what makes it work for a laying hen.

  • 1

    Slow, steady release

    Larger oyster particles dissolve gradually overnight — exactly when a hen is building her shell — instead of flushing through like powder.

  • 2

    Birds self-regulate

    Offered free-choice, hens take only the calcium they need. No risk of over-dosing the whole flock through the feed.

  • 3

    Doubles as grit

    Coarser pieces lodge in the gizzard and help grind feed, so birds get more nutrition from what they eat.

How to feed it

Three steps. That's the whole method.

Offer it separately

Put oyster shell in its own dish — don't mix it into the main feed. Hens that need calcium will help themselves; the rest won't over-eat it.

Keep it topped up

Check the dish regularly and refill so it's always available. A small amount goes a long way — most flocks get through it slowly.

Match grade to bird

Coarse for full-size laying hens and larger poultry; fine for chicks, bantams, ducks, quail and small pet birds.

Watercolour of a hen swinging from a tree branch above a flower garden

About BSF Organic Farms

Clean grit, honest advice, the right size for your flock.

BSF Organic Farms supplies natural oyster shell grit for poultry keepers — from a handful of backyard hens to commercial laying sheds. Our shell is washed and graded into consistent coarse and fine sizes, so you know exactly what you're putting in front of your birds.

We keep it simple: a genuinely natural product, graded properly, packed from small bags to bulk, and delivered without the markup of a middleman.

100% natural Washed & graded Backyard to bulk Local supply

Get in touch

Order, or ask us which grade.

Tell us your flock and what you keep, and we'll point you to the right grade and size — or quote bulk and delivery. We're happy to talk poultry.

  • Service area
    Australia-wide — shipped via Express Post

We'll get back to you with grades, sizes and pricing.